Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 117 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 19: 1572-73 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 19: 1572-73" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, during a time of great interest in national identities and histories. This volume covers a turbulent period in history, focusing on the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule. It specifically narrates events such as the siege of Harlem and the brutal conflicts within the Netherlands, depicting the resilience and determination of the Dutch as they combat oppression. In this volume, the narrative details high-stakes battles and intricate strategies employed by both the defenders and the besieging Spanish forces. Key events include the significant siege of Harlem, where the citizens, alongside the garrison, bravely resist overwhelming odds against a numerically superior enemy. The book paints a vivid picture of heroism, suffering, and the desperation of a people fighting for their freedom amidst intense violence and bloodshed. Ultimately, despite their efforts, the citizens of Harlem face tragic fates, highlighting the brutal realities of warfare and the human capacity for both cruelty and endurance. Motley's work serves to not only chronicle the events of this critical period but also to underscore the broader themes of liberty and the cost of tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 Netherlands -- Church history DH Text Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 117953 2025-08-02T12:54:05.466425 text/html 117774 2025-01-09T01:55:51.928811 text/html 121221 2025-08-02T12:54:10.822383 application/epub+zip 121449 2025-08-02T12:54:08.391378 application/epub+zip 102667 2025-08-02T12:54:07.346362 application/epub+zip 274237 2025-08-02T12:54:12.579392 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265606 2025-08-02T12:54:10.182356 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213341 2022-09-03T04:28:20.144260 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108111 2025-08-02T12:54:05.143406 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 103119 2020-12-28T08:42:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17876 2025-08-02T12:54:12.716332 application/rdf+xml 18601 2025-08-02T12:54:07.832393 image/jpeg 4152 2025-08-02T12:54:07.588396 image/jpeg 40677 2020-12-28T08:42:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 119166 2025-08-02T12:54:05.477375 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia